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loved

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verb

past tense of love
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
Verb
  • Mike adored Jack, who is just 12.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
  • His team-mates adored his energy and attitude and competitiveness.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The plastic sleeve also helps keep the beloved pieces of paper from being further damaged by greasy fingers and water droplets.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Hannah's interview with Bush Hager comes amid the 10th anniversary celebrations for her beloved 2015 novel, The Nightingale.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Best of all, this matching set comes in a variety of fun colors, including khaki and my favorite, hot pink.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.
    Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His engagements with historical authors are also best appreciated in literary terms.
    Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • These textiles were cherished as precious heirlooms and passed down through families over generations in Indonesia.
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In 1545, Spanish colonizers greedy for precious metals established a mining town named Potosí in current-day Bolivia, more than 13,000 feet high, at the foot of a mountain that was rumored to be made of silver.
    Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The trade Some folks are betting on this eventuality by purchasing precious metals.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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